So you want to buy in Costa Rica? - 12/17/08 04:05 AM
You've made up your mind that you are definitely moving to Costa Rica...you are sitting in a coffee shop and a young Costa Rican man approaches you , and , in broken English, informs you that his Uncle is selling a property "with a gorgeous view' and at "a really low price." He then explains that you will be able to save "much dollars" because you are buying direct from the family and will not have to pay a commission.Too good to be true? Try telling this story to any "gringo" living in Costa Rica and you will get knowing smiles … (0 comments)

What is the Real Scope of the Real Estate Fraud Problem in Costa Rica? - 12/17/08 03:38 AM
 
For sure it is safer to buy and own property in Costa Rica than in other Central American countries. And the legal system offers a great foundation to property owners. Big or small problem, reality does not allow to wave away that fraud exists.
Here's a summary of what I found in the Nacion:
The somewhat alarming article states that the National Registry has it's hands tied in trying to protect real estate ownership rights. The institute can't control nor prevent fraud. Actually they don't have a system to prevent fraud as it does not take place within the Registry. This crime … (0 comments)

Costa Rica Property Scam - 12/17/08 03:32 AM
 
Every few years, Costa Rica floats to the top of the offshore charts and then falls back down again. Well, those of you who don't already know it, Costa Rica is again all the rage. We have had countless calls from folks who are interested in setting up structures in Costa Rica for tax and other purposes, and who claim to have friends who have been successful with these structures. They all want to set up a Costa Rica structure to avoid taxes and use the proceeds to purchase Costa Rica property -- and that's where the scam comes in.
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